Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Obituaries & funerals, all years

Southern Highlands · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1940

82 stories in Southern Highlands's papers · page 4 of 5

Death of Mr. Benson

The Southern Mail · Friday 30 August 1940 · page 2

Mr Andrew Benson, a worthy resident of Werai, and well-known throughout the district, died in the District Hospital on Saturday…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Obituary

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 31 August 1940 · page 2

The death occurred at the Berrima District Hospital on Wednesday of Mr. George McDonnel), of Berrima, aged 78 years…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Death of Mr. McDONNELL

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 3 September 1940 · page 2

Mr. George McDonnell, of Berrima, died at Berrima District Hospital on Wednesday, aged 78 years…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Obituary Gerald Wood

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 7 September 1940 · page 2

The sudden tragic death of Gerald Wood, aged 19, Bank Officer, came as a great shock to his many friends in Tumbarumba. During his sojourn…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Open Verdict Death of Gerald Herapath Wood

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 7 September 1940 · page 2

At the inquest held at the Court House, Moss Vale, into the circumstances of the death of Gerald Herapath Wood, bank officer, who…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Death of Mrs. Brett

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 2

We regret to have to record the death of Mrs. Alice Brett, a former resident of Bowral, and highly esteemed by a wide…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Death of Moss Vale Bank Clerk. Coroner Returns Open Verdict

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 10 September 1940 · page 3

At the inquest held at the Court House, Moss Vale, into the circumstances surrounding the death of Gerald Herapath Wood, bank officer,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Death of Mr. J. Taylor

The Southern Mail · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 2

Mr. James Taylor, who died suddenly at bis residence, " Ronda," Bowral, on Sunday, after a brief illness, was a native of Guildford,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Death of James George Taper

The Southern Mail · Friday 13 September 1940 · page 2

One of the oldest residents, in the district, Mr. James George Taper, died recently at Kangaroo Valley. He was 86 years of age, and succumbed…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Death of Mrs. W. Bunter

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 1 October 1940 · page 2

Mrs. Mary. Anna Bunter, of Mittagong, passed away in the Berrima District Hospital on Friday, at the age of 86 years. Born in Somersetshire,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Obituary

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 2 October 1940 · page 2

Mrs. Mary Anna Banter, of Mittagong, passed away in the Berrima District Hospital on Friday, at the age of 85 years. Born at…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Obituary

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 9 October 1940 · page 2

The death occurred at St. joseph's Hospital, Auburn, on Sunday, of Mrs. Elizabeth Bell, relict of the late Mr. Uriah Bell, of Bundanoon, aged 76…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Death of Mr. Howarth

The Southern Mail · Friday 11 October 1940 · page 2

The death is reported of a former well-known and popular resident of. Bowral, Mr. William Louis Howarth, which occurred at Wollongong on…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Death of Mr. H. L. Springett

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 15 October 1940 · page 2

Business circles in Bowral were shocked on Saturday morning by news of the sudden demise of Mr. H. L. Springett,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Obituary

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 16 October 1940 · page 2

The death occurred at a private hospital in Moss Vale on Friday night of Mr. Joseph Heavey, of Surry Hills, Sydney, aged 49 yours…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Death of Mr. J. Ward

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 29 October 1940 · page 2

Mr. John (Jack) Alan Ward, a member of one of the pioneering families of Bowral, passed away at his residence at…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Death of Sir William Vicars

The Southern Mail · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 2

Sir William Vicars, who died in Sydney last week, will be mourned by all classes of society. He was an ideal Australian gentleman. who made…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Death of Mrs. E. J. Rich

The Southern Mail · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 2

Mrs. Mina May Rich, whose death was briefly reported in last issue of The Mail, was born in Somerset, England, and came to Australia some…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Death of Mrs. G. M. Hamilton

The Southern Mail · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 2

Mrs. Mary' Grace Hamilton, who died suddenly' at Temora on Thursday last, was "born at Mittagong and was the daughter of the late Mr. and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Obituary

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 23 November 1940 · page 2

The death occurred at his residence, Burrawang, on Wednesday afternoon of Mr. Stanley Harris Webb, aged 60 years. Deceased, who was born…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →